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How to walk on ice

Maybe you already do this instinctually, but this technique for walking on snow is rad: Instead of walking normally, place your foot straight down; that way, you won't slip, even if the ground is slick. My only question: Which is more awkward, falling down or walking like a penguin?
(Infographic by Curtis Whaley, via Swissmiss/BB-Blog; photo by The Sartorialist)

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I grew up in snowy Wisconsin, so I already knew this, but of course I don't actually walk like that all the time. Just a few weeks ago I was running on some ice (smart!) and my legs flew out from under me and I slammed down on my tailbone. hit it so hard I think I jarred my brain and gave myself a minor concussion! My brain's ok by now (I think...) but I'm still feeling pretty stupid for having chosen falling over walking like a penguin.

Walking carefully is better than falling. Being from Norway, I'm used to being careful. Shoes make a big difference: I prefer shoes with rubber soles and some pattern/grooves. Us clumsy ones need all the grip we can get!

it's so weird you posted this, since i just fell for the first time this winter yesterday! (the sidewalk wasn't salted, since the city isn't recognizing it as a sidewalk in winter, i guess...ugh.) it was super-painful + i ended up with a huge bruise mid-foot...i'm totally trying this penguin thing now!

Yes! This is so key. I just didn't realize my nickname of "walking like a penguin" was official, either. :) The first few steps while you adjust your walking rhythm are a little tricky, but it gets easier. I also will walk up into the snow on the outside edges of the sidewalk, it gives more traction than the icy middle.

So true! They are horribly not chic, but I sweat by my Yak-Traks for surviving in the winter. They are these funny treads you can slip onto most shoes, and they have saved my arse quite literally a multitude of times. I never used to care about slipping on the ice, but now since my toddler is usually in my arms, I'm much more careful!

I recently moved to Buffalo, NY where (like so many places in the NE and around the Great Lakes) there is always snow and ice on the ground during the winter. I've fallen an embarassing number of times. I'll have to try this today, thank you!

If only my sweet wheaten terrier could also walk slower on the leash so as to not pull me down with him. Yesterday, he slipped on ice while he was running to play in the snow and just sat there and looked up at me, confused or embarassed, for a couple of minutes. It was quite possibly the cutest/saddest thing ever.

Eight years of living in New Hampshire taught me that little secret. And even then, sometimes you fall. My advice is: take the ice carefully, and don't get too overconfident, because that is when you fall flat on your face.

I live in Canada and have varying luck with not wiping out haha. Sidebar: I like the way you say "rad". No one I know in real life says it. Totally makes me nostalgic for the 80s. I'm a bit younger than you but I still grew up in part of the 80s :)

Haha, what a funny picture! The first picture you posted though, was of a lady in heels. Interesting that you posted that, because in the past I have found that wearing heels in snow and ice is actually helpful. (At least for me.) I tend to walk more carefully in heels along with the fact that heels kind of stab the ground, which helps to stabilize you in the snow.

Hahaha! I can envision the way this walk looks just from that illustration. That's terrific. However, even penguins fall down sometimes, and I would be that awkwardly falling penguin. Like this one! http://weknowmemes.com/2012/01/socially-awkward-penguin-in-real-life/

:) I live in MN where all of our sidewalks are currently covered in sheets of ice, which happens when it's just above freezing during the day and super cold at night. I have to walk my little dog on the icy walks several times a day so he can do his business, and usually, we're both pro's, but when he sees a squirrel - or a random cat - danger zone!!! My advice? Lots of yoga...balance is everything!

I usually don't go out when it's snowing outside. But I guess this is a great tip! It really makes sense and I believe this is also applicable to wet floors and stuff like that. Thanks for sharing it :) Everybody would benefit from this especially this snowy season. :)

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I wish I would have had this injury-saving information two days ago, when I took a nasty fall on my way to the subway here in Toronto - making me a) late for a meeting and b) sore for a few days....penguin walking from now on....

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